CVE-2026-84581

Buffer Overflow in macOS Disk Image Mounting Leads to Kernel Memory Corruption

Published Sep 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Mounting a maliciously crafted disk image may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.

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Title Buffer Overflow in macOS Disk Image Mounting Leads to Kernel Memory Corruption
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Buffer Overflow in Disk Image Mounting Leading to Kernel Memory Corruption in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-122
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Buffer Overflow in Disk Image Mounting Leading to Kernel Memory Corruption in macOS
Weaknesses CWE-120
CWE-122
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First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos
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Description A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Mounting a maliciously crafted disk image may cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 26, 2026, 8:42 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2026, 9:13 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 14, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Sep 16, 2026, 6:04 PM